GEORGETOWN, Ky. — The Midway University women's volleyball team concluded its regular-season road schedule on Tuesday evening, falling to Georgetown College in straight sets inside Davis-Reid Alumni Gym.
The Eagles dropped the match by scores of 25-15, 25-15 and 25-12, as the Tigers used an efficient offensive attack to secure the nonconference victory.
With the loss, Midway fell to 6-22 overall, while Georgetown improved to 21-11.
First Set
Georgetown established control early in the opening set, using an efficient offensive performance to put pressure on the Eagles.
The Tigers recorded 14 kills on 23 attempts while committing just three attacking errors, finishing the frame with a .478 hitting percentage.
Midway struggled to find offensive consistency, recording six kills on 22 attempts while hitting .091.
The Eagles were unable to overcome Georgetown's offensive production as the Tigers claimed the opening set 25-15 to take a 1-0 advantage.
Second Set
Midway looked to respond in the second set, but attacking errors proved costly as the Eagles attempted to even the match.
The Eagles recorded six kills in the frame but committed eight attacking errors on 40 attempts, finishing with a -.050 hitting percentage.
Georgetown recorded 12 kills in the set, although the Tigers were held to a .150 hitting percentage after committing six attacking errors.
Despite slowing down Georgetown's offense compared to the opening frame, Midway was unable to capitalize on the opportunities.
The Tigers secured another 25-15 victory to take a commanding 2-0 advantage.
Third Set
Facing a two-set deficit, the Eagles looked to extend the match and force a fourth set.
Midway recorded a match-high seven kills in the frame, finishing with a .033 hitting percentage.
However, Georgetown returned to its efficient offensive attack, recording 13 kills while committing just two attacking errors on 29 attempts.
The Tigers hit .379 in the final set and pulled away for a 25-12 victory to complete the three-set sweep.
Inside the Box Score
Junior Allie McClanahan led Midway offensively with a team-high seven kills while hitting an impressive .350. McClanahan committed no attacking errors on 20 attempts.
Freshman Elli Streutker followed with four kills, while senior Nyla Gaines, sophomore Lanie Cornelius and freshman Ava Benner each contributed two.
Sophomore Mayme Powell directed the Eagles' offense with nine assists, while sophomore Peyton Osteen added seven.
Defensively, Blair Riney led Midway with 13 digs, followed by Marlee Laycock with nine and Aubry Kamholz with five.
Senior Danica Clark recorded both of Midway's service aces.
As a team, the Eagles finished with 19 kills, 19 assists, 35 digs and two service aces.
Georgetown was led by Sofi Arnold, who recorded a match-high 15 kills, while Reagan Kupper added 11. Paula Rueda finished with a match-high 15 digs, and Ellie Lawrence contributed six service aces.
The Tigers finished the match with 39 kills and a .304 hitting percentage, compared to Midway's 19 kills and .011 hitting percentage.
Up Next
Midway returns to Marshall Gymnasium for its final three matches of the regular season, beginning Saturday, October 31, when the Eagles host Indiana University East at 1 p.m.
The Eagles will then welcome West Virginia University Institute of Technology on Friday, November 6, before concluding the regular season against the University of Rio Grande on Saturday, November 7.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletics teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com.
